Buying their phone on the first day - Motorola Droid X2

This is just a random question but who here bought their phone on the first day it came out (May 25, 2011)? And on that day this year (or earlier because Verizon likes to do that) are you going to buy a new phone straight away? I want to hear from you because that day is approaching in just a few months......And BTW i didn't buy my phone then, i bought it in April of 2012, and it will probably be feb of 2014 before i get an upgrade. Hello Ebay!

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Your entire post has been dutifully disregarded. Thanks for not being green.

Related

I got my Asus Transformer PRIME – shipped from USA supplier

YES, I have my pre-order for KEYBOARD DOCK GREY from Best Buy on 11/23/11 shipped today 12/19/11 via UPS
No I don’t have mine yet, but I wanted to start a thread to record when USA ONLY shipped products arrived. This could be products ordered from USA supplier and shipped internationally. So next time (for Prime 2) we can see which suppliers were able to ship first. I know that may not be true next time but it is a starting place to order from.
Please do NOT post in this thread for ANYTHING else, comments, great idea etc. Just complete the forum to keep this thread clean. I am asking the Sys Moderator to please remove ANY post that do not follow this guide line.
I guess this thread may need a bump (or becomes a Sticky) for a couple of days to keep it on the first page and easily visible until orders start arriving next week.
If you bought the Prime from one vendor and the keyboard from another please complete TWO forms, one for each vendor.
Please copy/paste this form and complete ALL entries.
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DATE ORDERED:
DATE PROMISED:
SUPPLIER:
SHIPPING METHOD:
DATE RECEIVED:
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HARDWARE: Prime 64GB Grey
DATE ORDERED: Nov 22, 2011 (please follow this date format)
DATE PROMISED: no promise date or displayed on vendors web site (first date ONLY)
SUPPLIER: Amazon
SHIPPING METHOD: Prime – default or 2nd day air, etc.
DATE RECEIVED: Dec 20, 2011
COMMENTS: Best Christmas present ever.
Is there an "Un-Thank" button? I would click it multiple times for this post.
pho75 said:
Is there an "Un-Thank" button? I would click it multiple times for this post.
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Dude shut up its actually a good idea! But only if people like you don't post stuff like that!
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The title may be misleading but if I ever do a pre-order again, it would be nice to know what company may have the edge.
That said, I don't think I'll put myself through this again. My productivity at work has taken a significant dive since 11/22.
mod please close this and band this guy ! please
Downright worthless....
BiGMERF said:
mod please close this and band this guy ! please
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Yea, give him a drummer and guitarist so we can band him!
Lets all BAND together now!
Last I heard Asus is putting the Band back together
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Is there an "Un-Thank" button? I would click it multiple times for this post.
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On our old WoW guild forum (stopped 3 years ago though, game sucks) we had a "smite" button We abused that alot.
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Yea, give him a drummer and guitarist so we can band him!
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LMFAO!!!!!
if you're gonna do something like this. name it better. misleading title=ass
un-thanks and 1 star
Band him? I did not know the mods were in a band. What is the band's name?
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Band him? I did not know the mods were in a band. What is the band's name?
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"Band-of-Brothermods"
I hate you.
Sorta.
bandish him!!!!!!!!!!! but really i wish their was a "hate" button
Sounds like four or five stoners sitting in a room trying to make one sentence between them.
Needed the chuckle. Thanks and smites to you all..
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Well get ready people, all our posts will be removed. As we don't follow the OP strict guidelines for posting in this thread. lol
It could be a good idea though on what his intentions are. Title is misleading though. I was ready to congratulate the OP then he tricked me
Until people actually start receiving the Prime, this thread seems to be heading down the tubes. I can see him/her screaming and pulling hair out. While looking at posts on device. Screaming "where are the sys. Mods at, they aren't following my guidelines!"
Just a lil humor
joepic said:
Gotta
No I don’t have mine yet, but I wanted to start a thread to record when USA ONLY shipped products arrived. This could be products ordered from USA supplier and shipped internationally. So next time (for Prime 2) we can see which suppliers were able to ship first. I know that may not be true next time but it is a starting place to order from.
Please do NOT post in this thread for ANYTHING else, comments, great idea etc. Just complete the forum to keep this thread clean. I am asking the Sys Moderator to please remove ANY post that do not follow this guide line.
I guess this thread may need a bump (or becomes a Sticky) for a couple of days to keep it on the first page and easily visible until orders start arriving next week.
If you bought the Prime from one vendor and the keyboard from another please complete TWO forms, one for each vendor.
Please copy/paste this form and complete ALL entries.
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COMMENTS: Best Christmas present ever.
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Ok. I have read this post several times now. Each time I read it I think you to be more insane. Ok so insane may be a little harsh. You, at a minimum have an inflated self-worth. Do you really feel like somebody, by the time the 'Prime 2' arrives, might actually come back to this very important thread to see who they should order from? Do you think this 'may need a sticky'? Really? That is akin to saying the 'how hyped are you thread' may need a sticky. You actually asked the mod to come keep this thread clean as if you created or dev'd something that we need to have a clear view on? On second thought insane isn't all that harsh.
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HARDWARE: Screw
DATE ORDERED: 10 minutes ago
DATE PROMISED: wedding day
SUPPLIER: wifey
SHIPPING METHOD: wouldn't you like to know
DATE RECEIVED: Will edit later on
COMMENTS: asstacular title to this thread
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Putting my bong down in disbelief !!
The band is getting back together?

Amazon orders

So I'm of of the late people to order the prime (12/26) and just wondering how many of us are out there? Anyone got any idea when that second batch is coming to amazon?
I'm also an Amazon late buyer. Hoping our patience pays off with more polished machines.
I'm also in this boat. I'm honestly not expecting to get mine until February. I'm hoping that by the time it ships it will have ICS pre-installed.
Ordered from Amazon 64GB Champagne today After Return
I returned my TP yesterday to GameStop for a full refund. They had none in stock so refunded in cash no less. My reason for returning was a completely dead GPS. I never once got any lock of any type trying all the tricks on the GPS threads. Everything else worked flawlessly and I really hated parting with it but if I'm paying 500 bucks for a device it better work. I did notice a few people with later shipments having better luck than I did and so am rejoining the great TP Egg Hunt
P.S. From my own personal experience of two weeks playing with the TP if they get the GPS issue worked out this will be one badass tablet !!!
From the rumors i hear, the second batch of TP on amazon is due to ship during the first half of January so lets all hope that we get our tablets then and they are without problems
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From the rumors i hear, the second batch of TP on amazon is due to ship during the first half of January so lets all hope that we get our tablets then and they are without problems
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wasn't a rumor...had a re-pre-order from amazon and it was scheduled for delivery between Jan 26th-Feb 6th (i think).
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I returned my TP yesterday to GameStop for a full refund. They had none in stock so refunded in cash no less. My reason for returning was a completely dead GPS. I never once got any lock of any type trying all the tricks on the GPS threads. Everything else worked flawlessly and I really hated parting with it but if I'm paying 500 bucks for a device it better work. I did notice a few people with later shipments having better luck than I did and so am rejoining the great TP Egg Hunt
P.S. From my own personal experience of two weeks playing with the TP if they get the GPS issue worked out this will be one badass tablet !!!
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Man this just kills me.. I really don't understand why people need GPS so badly. I really can't think of a single time I would use it. My Galaxy Nexus is a MUCH better navigation device than a 10" tablet could ever be. As long as it can get my current city from wifi for searches, what other possible use is there?
It's probably been discussed in other GPS threads, but I haven't seen any real reason that I should worry about GPS on a wifi only tablet.
If you do a search on Amazon right now, the 32 GB Primes are only available from Amazon partners at highly inflated prices. There is a 64 GB available from Amazon, but no 32's.
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Man this just kills me.. I really don't understand why people need GPS so badly. I really can't think of a single time I would use it. My Galaxy Nexus is a MUCH better navigation device than a 10" tablet could ever be. As long as it can get my current city from wifi for searches, what other possible use is there?
It's probably been discussed in other GPS threads, but I haven't seen any real reason that I should worry about GPS on a wifi only tablet.
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Yeah, this bugs me too. People exchanging their otherwise perfectly working Primes because of GPS.... People should research enough to know that no amount of exchanges at this time is going to solve the issue.
Back on topic, I also ordered on 12/26 from Amazon (Grey 64GB)
Yeah, I posted about this yesterday. I ordered on Dec 19th, 64gb grey. One person in my post stated they ordered it on the 18th and it was delivered on the 30th. Not sure what size and stuff. I've also heard of some from the first round not getting theirs yet. I'm hoping that we get them in the next week or so.
I preordered my 64 champ. on the 22nd, had an est. of jan 24th-feb 7, and 3 days ago, changed to "we will notify you" and hasn't given me a new date yet
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Yeah, this bugs me too. People exchanging their otherwise perfectly working Primes because of GPS.... People should research enough to know that no amount of exchanges at this time is going to solve the issue.
Back on topic, I also ordered on 12/26 from Amazon (Grey 64GB)
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It's not even that, I just don't know what they are even using the GPS on a wifi tablet to do... As I said, android phones are much better navigation devices than big tablets. If they removed GPS function completely, I'm not sure what I would miss out on...
Just got off the phone with amazon about the 64gb champ. gold model. Csr told me that they are expecting to start shipping out this week, and have more coming the week after that, and the week after that.
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Just got off the phone with amazon about the 64gb champ. gold model. Csr told me that they are expecting to start shipping out this week, and have more coming the week after that, and the week after that.
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lol So, essentially, they told you nothing you didn't already know? Why can't they be definitive!?!?! Good luck. Hopefully yours comes in soon.
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lol So, essentially, they told you nothing you didn't already know? Why can't they be definitive!?!?! Good luck. Hopefully yours comes in soon.
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well, I originally had a shipping estimate of jan 24-feb 7 and they changed it to "we will notify you when we have a date" and I called to ask why, and he basically told me that it will be shipping sooner than expected
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well, I originally had a shipping estimate of jan 24-feb 7 and they changed it to "we will notify you when we have a date" and I called to ask why, and he basically told me that it will be shipping sooner than expected
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Ah, I see. Well mine still says Jan 24-Feb 7. What number did you call?
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Ah, I see. Well mine still says Jan 24-Feb 7. What number did you call?
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I went through the help link on their website
Just got amazon to give me a 100 dollar gift card for the delay by complaining
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Just got amazon to give me a 100 dollar gift card for the delay by complaining
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I smell a troll... proof, or it didn't happen
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I smell a troll... proof, or it didn't happen
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How would i even prove it.... and honestly i don't care if you don't believe me lol

Offered Early Upgrade

I received a call just awhile ago from a Verizon rep offering me an upgrade to a 4g phone. At first i thought it was related to the other number on my account which has a March 2012 upgrade date but she corrected me and told me it was for my Droid X2 and wouldn't effect the other lines upgrade. I accepted the Nexus seeing how it gets fastest upgrades and support(Total opposite of this phone). Was wondering if anyone else has gotten this type of call, may be Verizon trying to repair customer relations from Motorola lying to the DX2 owners about unlocked boot loaders. I think the complaints are finally working.
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I received a call just awhile ago from a Verizon rep offering me an upgrade to a 4g phone. At first i thought it was related to the other number on my account which has a March 2012 upgrade date but she corrected me and told me it was for my Droid X2 and wouldn't effect the other lines upgrade. I accepted the Nexus seeing how it gets fastest upgrades and support(Total opposite of this phone). Was wondering if anyone else has gotten this type of call, may be Verizon trying to repair customer relations from Motorola lying to the DX2 owners about unlocked boot loaders. I think the complaints are finally working.
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i honestly hope theyre working, but who knows..
we wont know til we see an unlocked bootloader though
I doubt the bootloaders gonna be unlocked that's why they're offering early upgrades. Buts that's just my guess, I might've been offered it for a different reason.
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I doubt the bootloaders gonna be unlocked that's why they're offering early upgrades. Buts that's just my guess, I might've been offered it for a different reason.
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yeah, but so many people have complained that maybe we won..
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yeah, but so many people have complained that maybe we won..
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Yeah effing right. When I get a damn rezound ill believe it.
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magozz said:
I received a call just awhile ago from a Verizon rep offering me an upgrade to a 4g phone. At first i thought it was related to the other number on my account which has a March 2012 upgrade date but she corrected me and told me it was for my Droid X2 and wouldn't effect the other lines upgrade. I accepted the Nexus seeing how it gets fastest upgrades and support(Total opposite of this phone). Was wondering if anyone else has gotten this type of call, may be Verizon trying to repair customer relations from Motorola lying to the DX2 owners about unlocked boot loaders. I think the complaints are finally working.
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When was your original upgrade date? That will add some perspective. Mine is in April 2013. If yours was close, like in 3-4 months, then it seems reasonable. However, I find it interesting that they specifically called you and informed you. Since this is my first phone, I dunno how early upgrades work and if that is how they usually inform people.
Also, did you regularly complain and/or request replacement phones? That may have also caused this to happen.
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When was your original upgrade date? That will add some perspective. Mine is in April 2013. If yours was close, like in 3-4 months, then it seems reasonable. However, I find it interesting that they specifically called you and informed you. Since this is my first phone, I dunno how early upgrades work and if that is how they usually inform people.
Also, did you regularly complain and/or request replacement phones? That may have also caused this to happen.
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I had an EnV touch (yah know one of the worst phones ever) last time. It broke 6 times and they REFUSED to let me get something different. My upgrade I think would be January or Feb. if they are still doing the early upgrade stuff. I think this may just be luck on the OP's side of things. I would not expect anyone else getting this, bootloader locked whatever they don't care.
The least the OP could do is ask why their giving this to him.
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I had an EnV touch (yah know one of the worst phones ever) last time. It broke 6 times and they REFUSED to let me get something different. My upgrade I think would be January or Feb. if they are still doing the early upgrade stuff. I think this may just be luck on the OP's side of things. I would not expect anyone else getting this, bootloader locked whatever they don't care.
The least the OP could do is ask why their giving this to him.
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you think THAT is a bad phone? i had the VOYAGER! you know, the OG iPhone Killer lol that phone was really bad. it would crash whenever i opened email. then i got the samsung fascinate pretty good phone imho and now have the dx2. my contract is up in may (thank the lord) and cant wait to see the new phones by then. theres this new droid fighter thats supposed to be released but thats by moto eww.
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you think THAT is a bad phone? i had the VOYAGER! you know, the OG iPhone Killer lol that phone was really bad. it would crash whenever i opened email. then i got the samsung fascinate pretty good phone imho and now have the dx2. my contract is up in may (thank the lord) and cant wait to see the new phones by then. theres this new droid fighter thats supposed to be released but thats by moto eww.
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Yea, the EnV Touch was discontinued after like 6 months because of all these issues. Touch screen wouldn't work half the time, speakers blew and plenty of other things. The best part was they had so much stock that even the new ones they gave out were faulty and they threw the used ones out (at least when I went in their plenty of times).
I love this phone but if their gonna offer an early upgrade to one guy they gotta offer it to everyone lol. Something you learn in school god'damnit. (sarcasm to the fullest) . Though I would take a new phone over this if given the option.
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Yea, the EnV Touch was discontinued after like 6 months because of all these issues. Touch screen wouldn't work half the time, speakers blew and plenty of other things. The best part was they had so much stock that even the new ones they gave out were faulty and they threw the used ones out (at least when I went in their plenty of times).
I love this phone but if their gonna offer an early upgrade to one guy they gotta offer it to everyone lol. Something you learn in school god'damnit. (sarcasm to the fullest) . Though I would take a new phone over this if given the option.
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yeah id upgrade in a heartbeat but this phone isnt THAT bad. other then the locked bl it fine. ive said it a million times and ill say it a million times more, this phone would be amazing if moto would just unlock it :/
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When was your original upgrade date?
Also, did you regularly complain and/or request replacement phones? That may have also caused this to happen.
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Definitely wondering this myself. Don't get me wrong, I've been pretty content with the stock phone, but if I could upgrade early I certainly wouldn't be complaining.
I've called Verizon every few days for the past three months begging for an early upgrade!!! I like my X2,but the locked bootloader thing killed Moto for me. The BS that Verizon where the ones stopping them from unlocking the bootloader is soo childish after promising to do so.
What drive me insane is that the phone I want the MOST is the Droid Razr Maxx,but since it's a Moto phone I won't do it. Galaxy Nexus or Htc Rezound.
Flanker1743 you sir are one lucky son of a gun I'm both happy for you and envy you at the same time~
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When was your original upgrade date? That will add some perspective. Mine is in April 2013. If yours was close, like in 3-4 months, then it seems reasonable. However, I find it interesting that they specifically called you and informed you. Since this is my first phone, I dunno how early upgrades work and if that is how they usually inform people.
Also, did you regularly complain and/or request replacement phones? That may have also caused this to happen.
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My upgrade date was May '13 which is why I was surprised at the offer. I talked to reps a few times about the bootloader but never really continually called for complaints.
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My upgrade date was May '13 which is why I was surprised at the offer. I talked to reps a few times about the bootloader but never really continually called for complaints.
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Whoa! Unfair mate! I want my early upgrade... Still double check if it is your X2 or the other line. May be the rep got confused... otherwise, you are one lucky bastard! Enjoy your Galaxy Nexus!
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Whoa! Unfair mate! I want my early upgrade... Still double check if it is your X2 or the other line. May be the rep got confused... otherwise, you are one lucky bastard! Enjoy your Galaxy Nexus!
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litetaker said:
Whoa! Unfair mate! I want my early upgrade... Still double check if it is your X2 or the other line. May be the rep got confused... otherwise, you are one lucky bastard! Enjoy your Galaxy Nexus!
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Yea, will definitely have to double check when it gets here. We all know how reps are lol.
I've been offered early upgrades on both of the phones on my account. I was offered an early upgrade on one, which is a not a smart phone, after having owned it for only 3 months. I was offered an upgrade on my DX after having owned it for about 6 months. At the time, they didn't offer to grandfather my account rates, but offered to "update" my contract. The update would have put me at spending about 50 dollars more per month, so I declined.
You can call and ask if you have a promo allowing you to upgrade early. Sometimes you do and they don't tell you until you ask. Happened to me. Also, if you call and complain about the phone they may offer you a 4g phone to upgrade early with. That also happened with me
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I had an EnV touch (yah know one of the worst phones ever) last time. It broke 6 times and they REFUSED to let me get something different. My upgrade I think would be January or Feb. if they are still doing the early upgrade stuff. I think this may just be luck on the OP's side of things. I would not expect anyone else getting this, bootloader locked whatever they don't care.
The least the OP could do is ask why their giving this to him.
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I had an EnVTouch too! I actually really liked mine. If you hacked it you could put different themes on it. I had an iPhone theme on mine. Also if you did the dun hack...free tethering!! Another not well known fact about that phone is that the screen had the best ppi out of any phone out there, save the iphone. The screen was beautiful.
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I've been offered an early upgrade twice this month on both lines that have the DX2. Problem is to get a suitable replacement, like a razr for the wife that she wants and a GNex or Rezound for me is that I have to spend $400-$600 still to upgrade. No thanks, I'll keep calling and swapping them, I'm not going to spend that kind of money on a phone, I'll wait and do my upgrade when they're free. Tired of paying so much for phones.

Farewell DX2 community! HTC Dinc2, Here I come!!! :D + Tips to score a new phone!

Statutory Warning : This post is SUPER long! May cause delusions, dehydration, rage towards Motorola and/or VZW or depression! For those who can't withstand this post, skip to the end for a one line summary.
So it has been over 8, dreadful and painful months with the DX2. And to dull this pain, I had you guys to follow and read up on. Great devs and their ROMs, Pepperm1nt, Nitro, the_guy_who_made_liberty (Oops, I dunno the name of the guy), Ryman222 for his Molten (which incidentally was my first ROM) and then comes mastafunk, aceoyame and the one and only Dragonzkiller!!! He was THE guy who let me have hope over the last few months (of course, with respect to my phone! If he was the sole reason I'd have hope in my life over the last few months then something is SERIOUSLY wrong with me... ).
There are many others like Moonshadow, TransX2, TravisdroidX2, iBolski (who was the inspiration for my BBB Moto attack), gaad0701, antp121 , Sandso9, ashclepdia(OMG! How did I forget you!) ad infinitum! All of you guys helped me have fun around in these forums and gave me numerous thanks as well. I am very grateful to you and will definitely miss you when I leave. So I'll still pop in every now and then so that I don't completely miss you guys!
Anyway, coming to the actual news! I got a Droid Incredible 2, currently being shipped by VZW with a back plate and a battery as well! Swell! Here is how this happened.
Over the last 1-2 weeks, I got very active in pursuing my Moto and VZW complaints. So, many phone calls, emails and chats have been exchanged. But in short, nothing significant emerged. Then I heard people complaining to VZW and getting a call from an engineer and being offered a Gnex!!! Naturally, I was jealous, but also inspired and motivated to attack VZW to score a new phone.
I got a call from VZW in response to my online complaint. I seized this opportunity to get in touch with a Tech support rep and elaborated and bemoaned about my phone's countless issues. She was sympathetic and TRIED to check if I could possibly get a different phone. Unfortunately I couldn't. BUT she said something that intrigued me! She said that I did not hit the threshold that would make me eligible to getting a different phone. I was told that I needed to order ONE more DX2 replacement device before I can get a different phone. You see, I only ordered one replacement so far. So I hatched a plan.
I ordered a second replacement DX2 (making it the third DX2 I had, the first being the one I purchased and the second and third being the replacements). I ordered it yesterday and I received it today.
Then, I didn't waste anytime tinkering and checking this phone. Instead I activated it and immediately called VZW claiming that this phone had all the issues my previous 2 phones had as well. They lied to you (Moto and VZW) so why not you lie as well! I told them I was not happy and that I was sure that getting another DX2 as a replacement will not help either as it seems to be an issue with all Droid X2's. I added that I was told if I had issues with this phone too, then they may be able to offer me a different model. She looked into it and said, YES, they can offer me a different model!!! Huzzah! Success, finally!
I went through the process and was told that I can have either the HTC Dinc2, the Motorola Droid 3 or the older Samsung Fascinate. Samsung fascinate!? Bleh! No thank you! Droid 3!!!??? Are you ****ing serious!!!??? It is like from one hell to another!!! Not only does it have a locked Bootloader, but it is not even confirmed to get ICS as of now! Plus, I will not go for Droid 3, purely on moral and ethical grounds. I will NOT be doing business with a company that plainly doesn't give a **** about its customers, like Motorola!
On the other hand, HTC has unlocked the Bootloader for the Dinc2 AND it has added Dinc2 to its ICS upgrade list!!! . Plus as per XDA forums, Dinc2 has LOADS of ICS ROMs. Now that is my sort of company!
So sign me up for a HTC Droid Incredible 2 I said to the customer care rep. And she did.
To others wanting to ditch this phone and get a new one like me, the following are some tips and tricks.
1. Complain to VZW. CALL Tech Support: 866-221-4096.Tell them all the faults of your phone you can think of. Refer to this list if you need help : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24528918&postcount=12
2. Tell them that you checked online forums and it appears that ALL DX2's have this problem. So, request them to give you a different device.
3. Now, if you had one or less replacements so far, you MAY not receive a different device. Still, try your best to push for it by stating the systematic issues with it and claiming that ALL DX2's have it. No harm in trying. If not, do what I did and order a replacement DX2 first. It won't cost you anything and you can order another replacement the very next day once you receive this one.
4. After you crossed the threshold of 2 or more replacements, repeat Step 1 and 2. Clearly mention that you have talked to a customer rep previously and that they told you that if you are still facing problems with the device, and if you have had significant replacements (the magic number is 2) then you can be considered/will be eligible to get a different device. Even though this may not have happened, the fact is true and I can confirm it. So, no harm in claiming that you were told as such. Repeat that you are sure and 100% positive that the problem won't be solved by a replacement DX2 and that you really want a different device.
5. After the VZW rep agrees, which I believe he/she will and should, go through your replacement options, choose the device you like best and proceed with ordering it as a replacement. Thank your lucky stars you reached this step. Go to your favorite church/temple/mosque/other spiritual place and pray/donate/do social or community service if you got REAL lucky and got a Gnex or may be even a Razr (though it is Craparola's Razr!!!)
6. Once your device arrives at home, close your eyes and return Craparola's DX2.
7. Profit! Sit back, relax and enjoy your new phone and the new found freedom it provides you!!!
The end!
Once again, I am glad I made SO many friends in this community. I am grateful for the entertainment, fun and thanks you guys gave me! I will pop in regularly and check up if Moto did anything right OR if you guys got CM9/ICS via DZK, some other dev or Moto!!!
May you survive this ****storm and hopefully emerge victorious by making Moto do what you want or be bailed out, like me, via VZW!
Cheers!!!
TL;DR? Well read this: Pained by Motorola and its DX2, I got bailed by VZW. Got myself a HTC Droid Incredible 2, yippee and Woohoo!
If Cspire had better lineup of phones then I would take the same route as I love to hack and fiddle with my devices. But I can't so I'm stuck with it. The phone itself is honestly the best I've had. I'm just disappointed that I can't toy around with it much.
bye...
it was a good run. gave me hope with all the work you did to try and get moto to fix this piece of ****. good luck in the VIVOW (sick codename btw) world. i would go for a dinc2 but my contracts up within the next month. thnks for the shoutout btw and you WILL be missed
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i though about it for ten minutes... so why not give it a shot what phone number did you call? basic customer support?
Wish you would have done this a month ago! Oh well I'm happy with what i got now lol
Sandso9 said:
Wish you would have done this a month ago! Oh well I'm happy with what i got now lol
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What do you have now?
antp121 said:
it was a good run. gave me hope with all the work you did to try and get moto to fix this piece of ****. good luck in the VIVOW (sick codename btw) world. i would go for a dinc2 but my contracts up within the next month. thnks for the shoutout btw and you WILL be missed
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i though about it for ten minutes... so why not give it a shot what phone number did you call? basic customer support?
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I guess it is a standard number.
I called Verizon Wireless Technical Support: 866-221-4096
UPDATE: My phone is being shipped! Overnight! But there is a god damn weekend in the middle, so I must wait till Monday!!! :/
Oh, CAN'T WAIT!!!
I picture MoonShadow-NM saying: "Patience, little grasshopper"!!!
By the way, all the time I was talking to the customer rep and then she said she can send me a different model device, my hand was shaking and I was giddy with excitement!!!
Enjoy and good for you. I have been currently watching swappa for another device. I agree with your post and you never know I will see what device I end up on next.
Yea I'm waiting on my BBB complaint right now. Its been only a couple days but I'm holding out hope that I can get something better. As it is now, I love this phone but all the problems make me want another kind. I have a year left on the contract and don't know when early upgrade is but I don't plan on buying another device outright.
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4s lol I'm pretty sure i told you this in the irc the other night didn't i?
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4s lol I'm pretty sure i told you this in the irc the other night didn't i?
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LOL!!!! XD XD !!
I keep forgetting!! D'oh! I had a funny feeling I asked you this already. Well now I know!!!
Well, Sandso9, I promise I will remember it this time!
Can't Wait till Monday! But I won't be home on Monday! Hope I can make FedEx leave it at a neighbor's location...
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LOL!!!! XD XD !!
I keep forgetting!! D'oh! I had a funny feeling I asked you this already. Well now I know!!!
Well, Sandso9, I promise I will remember it this time!
Can't Wait till Monday! But I won't be home on Monday! Hope I can make FedEx leave it at a neighbor's location...
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Good luck man your going to love that phone its so nice to escape the x2!
I was offered the Droid Incredible 2 as well, but sent it back. Rooting is complex, and S-Off? What is that? I read the sticky threads, and found out that you actually need to downgrade the phone to root it.
The phone is slow in comparison to the DX2, the stock launcher/homescreens are not customizable, no Bluetooth auto-answer, and I would not be able to tether it without paying another $30 for data that I am already grandfathered in for unlimited.
My phone was fine until I paired my Bluetooth headset, then all the issues started. I need a phone that can handle heavy Bluetooth usage and Bluetooth music listening.
I guess I will wait until August for my upgrade date.
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I was offered the Droid Incredible 2 as well, but sent it back. Rooting is complex, and S-Off? What is that? I read the sticky threads, and found out that you actually need to downgrade the phone to root it.
The phone is slow in comparison to the DX2, the stock launcher/homescreens are not customizable, no Bluetooth auto-answer, and I would not be able to tether it without paying another $30 for data that I am already grandfathered in for unlimited.
My phone was fine until I paired my Bluetooth headset, then all the issues started. I need a phone that can handle heavy Bluetooth usage and Bluetooth music listening.
I guess I will wait until August for my upgrade date.
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Yea If I'm only offered that I think I'll tell them to try harder, a lot harder. As if I'm going to take a device that has a smaller screen and was less money then what I bought my phone for.
YAY!
after much *****ing and crying to VZW, the lady offered me an early upgrade. not much to be excited for bc my contract was up june 18 but this weekend... the rezound is 50$. ordered and on its way! i told her all my problems with the phone, she asked her supervisor if i could get a different replacement. after she said no, (never had a replacement before) i asked if i could get an early upgrade. she said she had to ask her supervisor and 15 mins later she said i could! i then asked of i could have a free rezound she said no but i decided to spring because, well, I HATE THIS PHONE !! should be here by Tuesday if all goes well AND... i have off this week so a LOT of time to tinker. 50 bucks for one of the best vzw phones NOT made by CRAPorola? sign me up anyday. i guess this is goodbye dx2 family thanks to all the great devs we have (DZK, Ace, Nitro) the modders (motcher, MoonShadow, skwoodwiva) the themers (hedwig ) and the all around good people in this forum (Ash, Litetaker, BreatheALittle) ill pop back in every once in a while just to see if moto shapes up Good Luck in all your endeavors and hope you all are able to move past this phone
PS: Breathe i hope you do get the Rezound, that way we can fight, i mean share our passion for hockey some more lol
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after much *****ing and crying to VZW, the lady offered me an early upgrade. not much to be excited for bc my contract was up june 18 but this weekend... the rezound is 50$. ordered and on its way! i told her all my problems with the phone, she asked her supervisor if i could get a different replacement. after she said no, (never had a replacement before) i asked if i could get an early upgrade. she said she had to ask her supervisor and 15 mins later she said i could! i then asked of i could have a free rezound she said no but i decided to spring because, well, I HATE THIS PHONE !! should be here by Tuesday if all goes well AND... i have off this week so a LOT of time to tinker. 50 bucks for one of the best vzw phones NOT made by CRAPorola? sign me up anyday. i guess this is goodbye dx2 family thanks to all the great devs we have (DZK, Ace, Nitro) the modders (motcher, MoonShadow, skwoodwiva) the themers (hedwig ) and the all around good people in this forum (Ash, Litetaker, BreatheALittle) ill pop back in every once in a while just to see if moto shapes up Good Luck in all your endeavors and hope you all are able to move past this phone
PS: Breathe i hope you do get the Rezound, that way we can fight, i mean share our passion for hockey some more lol
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Good for you mate! I couldn't have gotten an early upgrade as my upgrade is April next year! Will thank you tomorrow as I ran out of thanks for today!
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Good for you mate! I couldn't have gotten an early upgrade as my upgrade is April next year! Will thank you tomorrow as I ran out of thanks for today!
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haha thanks man i guess ill see you around... i was planing on getting the dinc2 but she wouldnt give me one. so much for that l lol the rezound is a little thick for my liking but hey its got a hd screen, dual core, 4-****ing-G, gig o ram and to top it all off UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER!! WOOT.
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UPDATE: My phone is being shipped! Overnight! But there is a god damn weekend in the middle, so I must wait till Monday!!! :/
Oh, CAN'T WAIT!!!
I picture MoonShadow-NM saying: "Patience, little grasshopper"!!!
By the way, all the time I was talking to the customer rep and then she said she can send me a different model device, my hand was shaking and I was giddy with excitement!!!
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Dude I had the EXACT same feeling when the person I bought my nexus from told me they put it on eBay with buy it now at 350(I am doing a split payment on it, so he put the nexus on for 350buy it now and extended bat for 100 that I pay for next week) and after he told me I refreshed the page and it wasn't showing up at first I was like seriously if someone got it in that 15seconds since he notified me it was ready I would have flipped lol
But for the whole two hours I was conversing with the guy my adrenaline was flowing for sure lmfao
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y0himba said:
I was offered the Droid Incredible 2 as well, but sent it back. Rooting is complex, and S-Off? What is that? I read the sticky threads, and found out that you actually need to downgrade the phone to root it.
The phone is slow in comparison to the DX2, the stock launcher/homescreens are not customizable, no Bluetooth auto-answer, and I would not be able to tether it without paying another $30 for data that I am already grandfathered in for unlimited.
My phone was fine until I paired my Bluetooth headset, then all the issues started. I need a phone that can handle heavy Bluetooth usage and Bluetooth music listening.
I guess I will wait until August for my upgrade date.
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The downgrade to root and s-off is a one time deal
Once u have s-off u root easily any build u want usually
That's how it was with my buddies incredible
It was actually a LOT easier than I expected it to be lol
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litetaker said:
UPDATE: My phone is being shipped! Overnight! But there is a god damn weekend in the middle, so I must wait till Monday!!! :/
Oh, CAN'T WAIT!!!
I picture MoonShadow-NM saying: "Patience, little grasshopper"!!!
By the way, all the time I was talking to the customer rep and then she said she can send me a different model device, my hand was shaking and I was giddy with excitement!!!
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I will be doing this on Tuesday when my replacement comes. I think I was too nice to them when I yelled at them on Thursday.
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General Looking forward to receiving Pixel 6, but regretting buying it from Google

For whatever reason, when I decided to buy the Pixel 6 on Friday (1/21), buying it direct from Google seemed like the way to go. For some reason it wasn't showing up for overnight delivery on Amazon and my local Best Buy was out of them (the unlocked version).
It said "Get it as soon as 1/22!" so I clicked the link. Tossed the phone and case into my cart and went to check out. There was no option to get it next day, but I had a busy weekend planned anyway, and it said it would arrive 1/25-1-27. There was an option for $20 to bump it up by one day. Pass.
Ordered it, and pretty much forgot about it until today. Checked my order and it still hasn't even shipped, but apparently Google only gives you an hour or so after ordering to cancel. I checked; too late for me to cancel.
At this point it's back in stock for tomorrow morning delivery by Amazon and BB has gotten some more in, but I can't cancel my Google order. Grrr...
Kind of odd that it would sit 76+ hours without shipping, and not be cancel-able at this point. Note to self: don't buy directly from Google anymore.
Frankenscript said:
For whatever reason, when I decided to buy the Pixel 6 on Friday (1/21), buying it direct from Google seemed like the way to go. For some reason it wasn't showing up for overnight delivery on Amazon and my local Best Buy was out of them (the unlocked version).
It said "Get it as soon as 1/22!" so I clicked the link. Tossed the phone and case into my cart and went to check out. There was no option to get it next day, but I had a busy weekend planned anyway, and it said it would arrive 1/25-1-27. There was an option for $20 to bump it up by one day. Pass.
Ordered it, and pretty much forgot about it until today. Checked my order and it still hasn't even shipped, but apparently Google only gives you an hour or so after ordering to cancel. I checked; too late for me to cancel.
At this point it's back in stock for tomorrow morning delivery by Amazon and BB has gotten some more in, but I can't cancel my Google order. Grrr...
Kind of odd that it would sit 76+ hours without shipping, and not be cancel-able at this point. Note to self: don't buy directly from Google anymore.
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Usually they have a status associated with the order. It's probably being sent to shipping if it's not cancel-able. Google does not give you "an hour or so after ordering" to cancel. If it's not in stock they will give you as many days/weeks as it takes to get to shipping. It's only the 24th and not even the earliest it was expected to arrive. Give it to the 27th and ... well all good things come to those that wait.
Yeah, pretty stoked about getting this thing. Can't blame me for some impatience ! My first Pixel. I've had pretty much everything but Google-made Androids.
The status shows "not shipped" but no cancellation because the order went to the warehouse on Friday. They are probably backed up like everyone else these days.
Ok, sitting back and waiting. Lots of great info on this subforum.
Lol..
I can't wait for the Pixel 7.
Shipping date Oct. 25, 2022.
My dear friend just look at me, you will definitely feel good.
I live in a country where Pixel phones are not officially available.
I placed an order on October 26th from Google store US to be shipped to my friend in CA.
Google started shipping on Nov. 7th, and meanwhile, I started worrying about FedEx as everyone on Reddit said Fedex always lost packages.
Finally thank god, it was delivered to my friend on Nov. 15th.
My friend started the shipment on Nov. 22nd via USPS.
In the end, it took a month to reach me.
And, it came to me without a warranty.
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My dear friend just look at me, you will definitely feel good.
I live in a country where Pixel phones are not officially available.
I placed an order on October 26th from Google store US to be shipped to my friend in CA.
Google started shipping on Nov. 7th, and meanwhile, I started worrying about FedEx as everyone on Reddit said Fedex always lost packages.
Finally thank god, it was delivered to my friend on Nov. 15th.
My friend started the shipment on Nov. 22nd via USPS.
In the end, it took a month to reach me.
And, it came to me without a warranty.
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did you have to pay taxes and import duties?
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did you have to pay taxes and import duties?
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Yes.
I paid US tax $ 55.15
I paid USPS fee $71.75
I paid import tax almost $70
All for the 128 GB pixel 6 with a Pixel bud which I finally sold at almost $90
Wow big taxes! You are hard core! Do you like the phone enough to justify the effort?
I had one colleague a few years back from a small European country who had trouble getting good phones there. He practiced what I call Phone Tourism. He travelled to the US twice a year for work. Each time he would buy a phone or two here at a retail store. So he could always trade up once or twice a year and maybe sell an extra on the side. Never declares anything.
Meanwhile, minutes ago I got a note that my phone just shipped! Too early to know delivery date yet but at least it's moving.
Actually, the phone is not a nice surprise.
It is not as good as I expected and it is not good enough to justify my effort.
I was so naive as to believe the Google release show.
bush911 said:
Actually, the phone is not a nice surprise.
It is not as good as I expected and it is not good enough to justify my effort.
I was so naive as to believe the Google release show.
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I'm curious what aspects disappointed you. Sorry you don't love it. I jumped into the Pixel party a bit on a lark, since my OP6T's final software update broke a few things and pissed me off. Not certain I will love it like I did my 6T that I kept for three years.
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Actually, the phone is not a nice surprise.
It is not as good as I expected and it is not good enough to justify my effort.
I was so naive as to believe the Google release show.
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@Frankenscript Don't believe bush911, lol. With the January update, which you should do before anything else, you're gonna really like this device. It's thin, slightly large if you're coming from a P5 but you get used to it. The display is beautiful and the software is working really well. As the monthlies roll out it will even get better. Enjoy it and yes, I do know what it's like to be waiting in anticipation. We've all been there.
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I'm curious what aspects disappointed you. Sorry you don't love it. I jumped into the Pixel party a bit on a lark, since my OP6T's final software update broke a few things and pissed me off. Not certain I will love it like I did my 6T that I kept for three years.
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There are some minor problems which are really annoying. The on-screen fingerprint reader is not good, I always get a 7 out of 10.
The phone always becomes overheated while doing simple tasks, which never cause similar issues on my previous Pixel 3.
The front camera is not better than the one on Pixel 3, the main camera, the main camera doesn't show much superiority over the pixel3.
I hope all the above issues will be fixed by a future software update
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Yeah, pretty stoked about getting this thing. Can't blame me for some impatience ! My first Pixel. I've had pretty much everything but Google-made Androids.
The status shows "not shipped" but no cancellation because the order went to the warehouse on Friday. They are probably backed up like everyone else these days.
Ok, sitting back and waiting. Lots of great info on this subforum.
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The main reason you don't always wanna buy from Google is their customer support isn't too great. If for any reason you find yourself returning the phone for a repair or trade-in, be sure to take several pictures of it before sending it off. Video of it turning off and on, the speakers working, and the phone being totally reset is also a good idea.
I'm really enjoying my P6P, and they're finally doing better with the bug fixes on it. Congrats on the new phone, hope you like it!
Tracking last night showed delivery today, but I think it missed a handoff and now shows delivery tomorrow. Good enough. Gives me time to sort through my current phone and delete the crap. The problem is what to do with three years worth of original size photos. I'm a pack rat and don't routinely delete stuff.
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Tracking last night showed delivery today, but I think it missed a handoff and now shows delivery tomorrow. Good enough. Gives me time to sort through my current phone and delete the crap. The problem is what to do with three years worth of original size photos. I'm a pack rat and don't routinely delete stuff.
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Save everything to your computer. Get Backup SMS and save all your texts and phone log to an outside source. If you use the Authentication app either make sure you have it copied to another phone or the backup codes for your apps just in case the original craps out in the transfer. Also do a full Google backup when you see it on the truck for delivery. You should be good to go at that point. Oh yeah, copy everything. Delete it if necessary on the new Pixel.
Hi folks the Pixel six is here! Thanks for putting up with my impatience.
Pretty phone but I'd didn't realize how thick it would be! Anyway I'm setting it up. Most stuff transferred easily via the cable method from my old phone. Had some scary moments with Angry Birds 2 until I remembered how to sign in through Google play. But all good now.
I've got to get a better charger though. I thought my OP6T dash charger would do it, but being a USB A device apparently I'm limited by it.
Searching threads here for great info, will try to minimize repetitive questions.
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Hi folks the Pixel six is here! Thanks for putting up with my impatience.
Pretty phone but I'd didn't realize how thick it would be! Anyway I'm setting it up. Most stuff transferred easily via the cable method from my old phone. Had some scary moments with Angry Birds 2 until I remembered how to sign in through Google play. But all good now.
I've got to get a better charger though. I thought my OP6T dash charger would do it, but being a USB A device apparently I'm limited by it.
Searching threads here for great info, will try to minimize repetitive questions.
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Yeah, everybody gets excited when they order the Pixel 6. It is some kind of unknown disease.
Check out the Pixel 6 pre order thread that I started way back when. Lol..
Pixel 6 pre order thread.
As the title says this thread is for pre order talk. For me, I ordered the 128GB Black. estimate delivery date is Oct 27.
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Hi all, Several lessons out of this thread!
Google as mother company of Android is on top to impose their mandatory services to collect our data, but weak in promoting, selling, shipping and supporting their hard products!
On Android point of view, no doubt that bugs will be fixed in the future and improvements made.
Having said that and coming from Samsung, I got my first google phone P6 at a distributor shop and I'm very happy with it.
I know there is no "ideal" device, however here, my expectations are fulfiled.
Enjoy using our new toy

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